beegeness - 26-8-2013 at 10:41 AM
I see a local craigslist ad for a quiver of 3 monkey kites/griffin purchased brand new. They are 9m, 17m and 25m. Comes with two bars with lines, 5
extra chicken loops, 3 harnesses and a board. The 9 meter kite has been used once on the beach. 17m has been used once on the beach and the 25m has
never been opened. The dude wants 400.00 for the whole set. Is this a good deal? Any one have info on these kites like a link to a downloadable user
manual. Or reviews?
Demoknight - 26-8-2013 at 11:27 AM
$400 sounds like he stole a couple of kite bags from a local surfer...
beegeness - 26-8-2013 at 12:39 PM
He lives in Phoenix AZ and bought them from a company going out of business in Rocky Point while he was on vacation. He is 55 years old. I do not
think he stole them. Any one have any info on these kites?
Demoknight - 26-8-2013 at 12:47 PM
I have seen some local surfers selling theirs in my Chicago area, but I have not flown one or heard much bad or good about them. If it helps make
your decision, the guys selling them here are asking that much for a single used kite. Either way I would almost suggest to snatch them up, even if
you are just going to resell them and get something else that you are more sure of.
beegeness - 26-8-2013 at 03:41 PM
They have been snatched. I am picking them up next week.
erratic winds - 26-8-2013 at 04:00 PM
You will enjoy the 9, you'll find the rare day where the 17 will do you, and honestly, that 25m's never getting out of the bag unless you want to
kite-boat, that's a kite for a big big fat guy, not a light wind wing.
Have flown monkey griffin's in the 9 and 17. Hated that there was no one-pump system, but was pretty happy with the way the wing flew in the
air....
As long as the wings are in good shape it's not a bad deal at all!
Bladerunner - 26-8-2013 at 04:58 PM
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=12547
Here is a previous thread on the kite.
Sounds like there was a big improvement from 07 to 08. What year are yours?
25 meter is just CRAZY ! I doubt it will fly any earlier than the 17m and then :o Be very selective about your location etc. if you ever try and take
that thing out !
beegeness - 26-8-2013 at 09:03 PM
I am not sure what year they are yet my bro in law picked them up for me.